Davington Primary School vs The Abbey School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davington Primary School
Faversham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
415 students
The Abbey School
Faversham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,061 students
| Measure | Davington Primary School Faversham, South East | The Abbey School Faversham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1266 of 2,471 | #587 of 679 |
| National rank | #7237 of 15,697 | #3606 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 415 | 1,061 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 1,061 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 40.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 86.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.6 |
| town | Faversham | Faversham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.davington.kent.sch.uk/ | www.abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Davington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 19.3).
- •The Abbey School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 415.
- •Davington Primary School is a local authority school while The Abbey School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Davington Primary School better than The Abbey School?
On the Success Index (England), Davington Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 19.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Davington Primary School and The Abbey School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Faversham and Faversham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Davington Primary School: 415. The Abbey School: 1,061. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Davington Primary School and The Abbey School rank in South East?
Davington Primary School is 1266th of 2,471 and The Abbey School is 587th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).